Meet Bernard and his cosy Ricamarie hotel

Whether you're staying a night or the weekend, treat yourself to hospitality, simplicity, and a local touch. Welcome to Bernard Cregniot's place.

" Our location is our strong suit. Hospitality, cleanliness, and friendliness is our motto. We take great pride in being an independent brand. "

Bernard doesn't waste time on fancy words. At The Originals City, Hotel L'Acropole, Saint-Etienne South, the service is simple and effective. This former company CEO keeps a close eye on his business and is proud of not only taking over the hotel and saving it from bankruptcy, but also earning three stars in the process. Located in the southern suburbs of Saint-Etienne, our hotel in La Ricamarie caters to a number of business clients. "They get everything they need here. Good value for money, accessibility, the on-site La Boucherie restaurant, free parking, and a base of operations that's near the commercial district, the conference centre, and the exhibition centre." Whether you're planning a business meeting or just a family weekend in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Loire region, The Originals City, Hotel L'Acropole, Saint-Etienne South is always ready to host you.

HOTEL LOCATION

The Originals City,
Hotel L'Acropole, Saint-Etienne South

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ACCOMMODATION

The Originals City,
Hotel L'Acropole, Saint-Etienne South

Entirely renovated with new, modern decor, The Originals City, Hotel L'Acropole, Saint-Etienne South's 48 rooms offer a calming and restful environment. Whether you opt for a 15 m2 room for 1 or 2 people or a 22 m2 room for 3 to 4 people, you'll enjoy the high-quality bed linens, the simple and functional bathroom, and the use of natural materials. The room's white and brown tones are set off with a sparkling touch of saffron yellow.

DINING

The Originals City,
Hotel L'Acropole, Saint-Etienne South

La Boucherie

Take a seat in the comfortable club chairs at the Lounge Bar and enjoy a relaxing break with a drink or the day's newspaper. When you're ready for breakfast, head to the small and functional dining room, which offers a morning buffet to get your day started off on the right foot. And when it comes to meal times, you don't need to go far. The La Boucherie restaurant is just next door. It specialises in select cuts of beef. The dining room is friendly and welcoming.

EXPERIENCES

The Originals City,
Hotel L'Acropole, Saint-Etienne South

The convenient location of Bernard's hotel makes it a perfect base of operations for setting out on a range of cultural, fun, or outdoors adventures in the city of Saint-Etienne and its region.

CITE DU DESIGN

Cité du design, an iconic site in Saint-Etienne, is located in the former building of the Manufacture d'Armes. It serves as a centre for exhibitions, conferences, artistic creation, research, and teaching.

THE REGION'S MUST-SEE SPOTS

Whether you're a fan of sports, architecture, or art museums, there's something for everyone here. Check out the Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium, the Musée des Verts (a sports museum), the Mining Museum, the Le Corbusier site, Bouthéon Castle, the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, the Museum of Art and Industry, and much, much more.

PLANETARIUM

Discover the universe at the Saint-Étienne Planetarium. Enjoy a jaw-dropping immersive experience thanks to the 360° projection room. Six films are available for viewing.

NATURAL SITE

Pilat Regional Natural Park is home to a variety of landscapes, terraced grape vines, mountaintop pastures, and summit lookout points (Crêt de l'Oeillon and Crêt de la Perdrix) that offer views of the Jura Mountains and the Alps, including Mount Ventoux.

BUBBLING WITH IDEAS

Bubbles of joy since 1778. Have you heard this slogan before? How about discovering the secrets behind the production of Badoit water in Saint-Galmier?

MEETINGS AND EVENTS

The Originals City,
Hotel L'Acropole, Saint-Etienne South

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MEETING ROOM

The Originals City, Hotel L'Acropole, Saint-Etienne South includes a meeting room. With a capacity of 5-60 people, it receives natural light and is fitted out with all the equipment you need for a day of research, recruitment, meetings, training, or seminars (residential or semi-residential). A second room is also available for sub-committee sessions.